For many young people, figuring out what comes after high school can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s deciding on a career, choosing a field of study, or even just understanding your strengths and personality, there’s a lot to navigate. That’s where Reboot Plus comes...
Andrea Cherewick
How Reboot Plus Changed My Life: A Personal Journey
Finding My Way to Reboot Plus In March 2022, I joined the Reboot Plus program at the College of the North Atlantic. At the time, I was struggling with anxiety and depression. A family friend introduced me to the program. I wasn’t originally from Stephenville or...
Navigating Your Path to Graduation and Beyond: Opportunities Await
High school can be challenging, especially when you're struggling to stay on track for graduation. However, understanding the current landscape of the Canadian economy can provide motivation and direction. Despite recent challenges, there are emerging opportunities...
Empowering Vulnerable Youth Through Hope-Centred Education and Career Development
Hope is a good coping resource that can buffer adversity and stress and help individuals confront uncertainty, loss, and major life challenges. It is a psychological strength and a possible protective factor linked to resilience among youth. For vulnerable youth,...
Tackling Unemployment in Canada with Reboot Plus
Unemployment in Canada is an increasing challenge, and recent analysis suggest the situation is more serious than it appears on the surface. A December 2024 report by The Tyee reveals that Canada’s unemployment metrics often fail to capture the full extent of the...
Overcoming Setbacks: Building Resilience as a Young Adult
Life is full of unexpected challenges, and for young adults, these can often feel overwhelming. Whether it’s dealing with academic pressure, personal struggles, or navigating uncertain futures, setbacks are inevitable. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health states...
A Generation at Risk – Understanding Youth Mental Health in Canada
There is urgency to improve support and do better for youth mental health, according to A Generation at Risk: The State of Youth Mental Health in Canada. This report reveals the pressures young Canadians face and calls for systemic changes to address the mental health...
Early research strongly suggests that Reboot Plus is empowering Canadian Youth
Interim Project Research Report Reveals Promising Findings The current phase of Reboot Plus is proving to be a powerful catalyst for change among Canadian youth. Although they are in different locations and face different circumstances, they are all uncertain about...
How Does Reboot Plus Address Youth Disengagement from School?
Youth disengagement from school is complex and impacts both students and society. Disengagement often stems from academic struggles, lack of connection to teachers and peers, mental health issues, socioeconomic barriers, and challenges at home. Disconnection from...
How Can Chaos Theory of Careers Help Youth Determine Their Future Career Options?
How Can Chaos Theory of Careers Help Youth Determine Their Future Career Options? Youth face complex and uncertain paths to employment. The challenges can be compounded by poverty, mental health, family instability, and limited school attendance, among other factors....